In James 2:14, we read of one who says/claims he has faith but has no works (to evidence his claim). That is not genuine faith, but a bare profession of faith. So when James asks, "Can that faith save him?"
We are warned in 1 John 2:27-28 that it is the motive of operation for the father of lies, the spirit of the antichrist..... teaching ….A man seen must teach you as the good teacher (infallible) as place reserved for our father not seen (Blasphemy) .Again even Jesus resisted standing in the Holy Place of the father. as a daysman or what we would call today a Pope.
I do agree with the use of "that faith" as a kind but it does not say that, it says; can faith save him. We understand it can.. our Faithful and True Savior demonstrated his labor of love or work of His faith. Pouring out His Holy Spirit on mankind in anticipation of His eternal bride.
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?.James 2:14
Many will claim to have faith .But are they having the faith of God that comes from hearing his voice as he gives the churches, believers, ears to make it possible. Or the many who said they had faith but proved to have none as a sign of unbelief.( faithlessness. )??
Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.Mathew 7:22-23
Notice he never said they did not perform the wonderful or faithful works. He is confirming he is not served by human hands, as a will.
He can bring an Ass used to typfy unbelif in mankind to bring his living word it cannot return void of the purpose in which he sends it. it faithfully worked to stop the madness of that false prophet Balaam.
Workers of iniquity are self motivated . Like below. A private interpretation . Unlike the prophets of old moved to do the will of the holy Spirit not seen.
Isaiah 14:14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
Free will is having the power to do the will of God. Why subject oneself to the god of this world as eye servants ? It is not the kind of food needed to please or father in heaven. His Son finished all the work needed to appease the wrath of God as the lamb of God slain from before the foundation of the world.